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Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework - Lot 1 awarded Call off contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Apr 2022 at 11:36

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11 Jan 2022 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for restructuring services under the title "Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework - Lot 1 awarded Call off contract". The contract, valued at £50,000, falls within the accounting, auditing and fiscal services industry category. The contract period runs from 16th October 2021 to 14th January 2022, and the procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract was awarded to Azets Holdings Limited, who will provide the necessary services to the department across various regions in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in forensic accounting, investigation, and audit services. Businesses that are well-versed in providing restructuring services can capitalise on this framework contract and should consider pursuing similar tenders within the public sector, where demand for such expertise is on the rise.

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Notice Title

Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework - Lot 1 awarded Call off contract

Notice Description

Provision of Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework Call off Contract Award Notice Lot 1 - Restructuring services: con_12777 - The DfE have appointed Azets Holdings limited to provide IBR and Supplementary activity to the department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29eca6a9-8c53-48d1-af0c-d09b69e3d4d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30fc81c2-ad9c-4373-9d05-b0e7f112c22b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2021 - 14 Jan 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS HOLDINGS LIMITED T/A AZETS

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